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RL54 VNF

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,267 mi
Last recorded134,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 VNF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 134,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under trays fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 134,267 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under trays fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 128,994 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 128,994 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 128,994 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,994 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 2 Dec 2020 121,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,904 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,015 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2017 105,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 105,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front BOTH tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 99,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 84,494 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 68,065 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,477 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,753 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 34,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,582 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,431 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 21,427 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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RL54 VNF is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL54 VNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL54 VNF is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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